@Lori Brock would you be looking for 1:1 support?

I think long term future trends will continue to support affordable real estate markets. 

The PM has vetted this tenant and says their credit and current W2/Job does check out (over 700 scores and W2 income to support their story of being an engineer). 

With builders offering in-house financing as low as 5.5% for investors/second home owners, and warranties on roofs and HVAC systems, I continue to support new construction as a solid choice for LTR buyers.

That way, if something like this happens again, both you and your tenant will have extra protection and support. 

They are a service provider - you can hire them to support a specific transaction, or not. 

This community is full of knowledge, support, and inspiration for all experience levels.

Seven years ago before I met my now husband I was a struggling single mother supporting four kids on my own.

Your savings is good, but your income won't support that many properties if you do them wrong and need to carry 15k min reserves for each one.Focus on what the next property should be, maybe upgrade to a two-family and see how that goes.

Thank you again for your support!